Neuro-Ophthalmology
Neuro-Ophthalmology Benjamin J. Osborne Rod Foroozan Mark L. Moster In this chapter, we discuss the common neuro-ophthalmic disorders that occur in the elderly, including causes of visual loss from vascular…
Acquired Disorders of Swallowing, Cognition, Speech, and Language in the Older Adult
Acquired Disorders of Swallowing, Cognition, Speech, and Language in the Older Adult Karen T. McNett Alice P. Armbruster It is the coalescence of remediation and compensation along with providing counseling,…
Interventions for Preventing and Treating Falls
Interventions for Preventing and Treating Falls Stacie Segebart Falls are the leading cause of injury death among persons aged 65 years and older. Between 30% and 40% of community-dwelling adults…
Definition and Epidemiology of Falls and Gait Disorders
Definition and Epidemiology of Falls and Gait Disorders Neil B. Alexander This chapter is reprinted from the 2002 edition of Clinical Neurology of the Older Adult. INTRODUCTION FALLS A fall…
Dizziness and Vertigo in Older Adults
Dizziness and Vertigo in Older Adults David Solomon David E. Newman-Toker Jeffrey S. Durmer This chapter reviews the epidemiology, causes, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for the most frequently encountered…
Transient Loss of Consciousness: Seizures and Syncope
Transient Loss of Consciousness: Seizures and Syncope Maromi Nei Reginald T. Ho Transient loss of consciousness in the elderly often presents one of the most difficult diagnostic challenges, particularly because…
Cognitive Changes Associated with Normal Aging
Cognitive Changes Associated with Normal Aging Julie L. Pickholtz Barbara L. Malamut With advances in health care in the United States and other industrialized countries, adults have been increasingly able…
Neurologic Considerations in the Postmenopausal Woman
Neurologic Considerations in the Postmenopausal Woman Joyce Liporace Kathryn Willcox David A. Thomas Menopause is often ascribed with a whole host of physical and mental symptoms in mature women. Although…
Age-Related Changes in Pharmacokinetics, Drug Interactions, and Adverse Effects
Age-Related Changes in Pharmacokinetics, Drug Interactions, and Adverse Effects James C. Cloyd Jeannine M. Conway Older adults (65 years of age or older) comprise 13% of the population and account…
